Private Sector Housing Program Manager

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 36,050 - 44,061; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council in Scotland is seeking a qualified professional to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme of Assistance for private housing. You will manage the Private Sector Housing Grant Budget, ensure targets are met and coordinate procurement of external design services for Care and Repair clients.

The role involves producing regular financial and operational reports, representing the Council on external groups, and building networks with partner agencies to

Qualifications

• Experience of private sector housing activities and related housing grants works.
• Previous Budget Management experience.
• Appropriate technical qualifications to HNC/HND level in Architectural Technology.
• Working knowledge of budgetary monitoring and calculation of building work costs.
• IT Skills (particularly Excel and Access). Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to accept delegation. Organisational and planning ability.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to interpret financial documents e.g. pension, bank and mortgage statements, pay slips, etc.
• An understanding of health and community care needs regarding disability.
• Negotiation and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme of Assistance for Moray Council.
• Manage and monitor the Private Sector Housing Grant Budget to meet targets.
• Scrutinise payments to external contractors and procure external design services for Care and Repair clients.
• Provide project management/liaison and information/advice to stakeholders.
• Consult with other service providers and develop networks with other agencies.
• Produce regular financial and operational statements relating to Private Sector Housing Improvement/Health and Social Care Moray and Care and Repair.
• Represent the Council on external and internal working groups and liaise with other departments.

Skills

Budget management

Analytical thinking

IT skills: Excel & Access

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational planning

Education

HNC/HND in Architectural Technology

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Moray Council in Scotland is seeking a qualified professional to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Scheme of Assistance for private housing. You will manage the Private Sector Housing Grant Budget, ensure targets are met and coordinate procurement of external design services for Care and Repair clients.

The role involves producing regular financial and operational reports, representing the Council on external groups, and building networks with partner agencies to